Leave a legacy through volunteering  

Grade ACIA Module 2 assignments and help shape the next generation of actuaries.

Desired area(s) of practice: All
Experience level: Must have ACIA or FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 2-3 hours

• 1-hour orientation meeting
• 1-hour yearly touchpoint meeting
• 2-3 hours per month for grading

Desired attributes of member:

• Experience in predictive analytics or R coding and/or data science is an asset
• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines
• Desire to participate in module grading

Key benefits of volunteering for this task force:

• Opportunity to build your professional network
• Potential to earn CPD hours as you review module materials
• Remain current on issues impacting future members

Are you an ACIA or FCIA looking to give back to the profession and stay sharp on emerging trends? Contribute to actuarial education by joining the ACIA Module 2 Working Group as a grader! Your focus will be on helping grade the final assignment of ACIA Module 2.

To accomplish this, you’ll be responsible for:

• • Grading two-three assignments per month (a detailed grading rubric will be provided). Topics include:
    • Traditional actuarial solutions
    • Advanced actuarial models
    • Predictive analytics applications
  • Completing the grading process within a three-week timeframe.
  • Attending:
    • A one-time orientation training meeting.
    • A yearly touchpoint meeting to discuss grading needs.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Help guide CIA education for future Associates and Fellows.

Desired area(s) of practice: Finance, pension, group benefits, property and casualty
Experience level: FCIA of 5+ years
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 5-7 hours

• 2 x 1-hour monthly meetings
• 2+ hour meeting preparation (i.e., reviewing documents and pertinent information)

Desired attributes of volunteers:

• Passion for education and member qualification
• Interest in ongoing professional development
• Understanding of CIA qualification process
• Ability to make objective decisions and contribute impartial perspective

Key benefits of volunteering for this group:

• Expand your professional network
• Remain current on issues facing future members
• Sharpen your strategy-execution skills
• Potential to earn CPD hours

Members of the Committee on Education are responsible for the operation, monitoring, approval and administration of all levels of education, including ACIA, FCIA and professionalism content. This committee works in collaboration with the Education staff of the CIA Head Office and under the oversight of the Education and Qualification Council (EQC).

To accomplish this, group members:

• Monitor CIA education syllabuses, qualification requirements, transition rules and criteria for the ACIA and FCIA designations.
• Oversee CIA education and assessment volunteer groups and related courses, including e-learning and the Professionalism Workshop.
• Review and recommend education-related products and initiatives, seeking EQC approvals as necessary.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Influence content creation in the News section of the CIA website.

Desired area(s) of practice: All areas
Experience level: Varied
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 1.5-4 hours

• 1-hour monthly meeting
• 1-hour meeting preparation
• 1-2 hours environmental scanning (varies based on personal habits)

Desired attributes:

• Informed about industry hot topics and their potential relevance for actuaries.
• Have an established network of potential contributors/interview candidates.
• Are strong communicators and active participants.

Key benefits of volunteering for this advisory group:

• Refine your professional negotiation, prioritization and communication skills.
• Gain valuable insight into the marketing and communications process.
• Build and expand your professional network.
• Earn continuing professional development hours while exploring actuarial research and topics related to the profession.

Members of the Seeing Beyond Risk Advisory Group support Head Office staff in championing the News section of the CIA website within the membership and actuarial community. You’ll help keep the community informed of topics of interest to the profession and share the unique stories of CIA members.

Duties include:

• Generating ideas and proposing topics for written articles.
• Using professional networks to identify potential authors.
• Reviewing successful articles to identify further opportunities.
• Recognizing authors for their contributions.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Become a facilitator at our 2025 fall session.

Desired area(s) of practice: Any
Experience level: Must have experience as chair of a CIA group
Term length: 1 to 3 months
Time commitment: 5 to 6 hours per quarter

• 2 hours of preparatory meetings (committee meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis)
• 1 hour to complete action items
• 1+ hour to facilitate the event

Desired attributes of group members:

• Leadership skills
• An understanding of the role chairs and vice-chairs can play to promote better communication and volunteer retention in groups.
• Strong communication skills.

Key benefits of volunteering for this role:

• Collaborate with peers and expand your professional network.
• Sharpen your skills in public speaking and planning.
• Support chairs and vice-chairs in developing a deeper understanding of their strategic roles as leaders.

Members of the Chair Leadership Series Working Group are responsible for facilitating the Chair Leadership Session, address topics that will be presented and review documents in preparation for the fall session.

To accomplish this, group members will do the following:

• Attend meetings of the Chair Leadership Series Working Group.
• Work closely with Head Office staff, notably the Manager Volunteer Services, People and Culture and the Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement.
• Participate in brainstorming and discussions with other group members on the subject.
• Contribute to the development of session content, as well as reviewing and editing content.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.